When the phrase is closed with the REC/PLAY/OVERDUB pedal, Loop
Quantize adjusts the phrase ending to the nearest adjustment point at the
time the pedal is pressed (in our example, any second beat of one of the
reference’s measures).

Short Phrases and the Minimum Recording Time

Before we move on, let ’s take a moment to discuss the RC-50’s minimum
recording time, as it might come into play if you attempt to record very short
phrases.
The minimum phrase recording time is 1.5 seconds. This means that
whenever you record a phrase, the RC-50 makes sure that it’s at least 1.5
seconds in length, even if you close the phrase before this amount of time
has elapsed.
Here’s what happens when you attempt to record a phrase shorter than the
minimum recording time when Loop Quantize is enabled: If you close the
phrase anytime before 1.5 seconds elapses, the RC-50 extends its ending
to the first Loop Quantize adjustment point that will create a 1.5 second or
longer phrase. Usually, this means that the phrase will be one measure in
length; however, if the reference’s measures are very short, this could result
in a phrase that’s two—or even three—measures long.
Reference
1.5 seconds
Press REC/PLAY/OVERDUB
anywhere within this range
to close the phrase
Rec start
Phrase
Loop Quantize
adjustment point
PlaybackRecording
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
Closing a phrase under the minimum recording time.
Most of the time, you’ll be creating phrases that are longer than 1.5 seconds,
so the minimum recording time won’t be an issue. However, if your musical
material falls shor t of this time, we recommend repeating it two or more
times before closing the phrase to get past the minimum time.
Loop Quantize and the Guide
The most obvious use for Loop Quantize is when you’re playing with the
guide, as you usually want to keep your phrases in sync with the guide
sound.
As discussed earlier in the booklet, the patch tempo determines the speed of
the guide. Therefore, it also determines the length of the guide’s measures.
To create an example recording using Loop Quantize, let ’s say that all
phrases are empty and:
the RC-50’s in Single mode.
the guide’s on.
the time signature’s set to 4/4.
all phrases are set for looped playback (their One Shot parameters are
set to LOOP).
To learn how to set a phrase’s One Shot parameter, see the RC-50
Workshop booklet Patches or Page 52 in the RC-50 Owner’s Manual.
Select Phrase 1 for recording by pressing its PHRASE
SELECT pedal. Since the guide’s on, the LOOP
QUANTIZE indicator lights.
Start recording by pressing the REC/PLAY/OVERDUB pedal. This action
also starts the guide sound, so recording begins on the guide’s
downbeat. (This makes the downbeat the Loop Quantize adjustment
point.)
If the Guide:Rec Count parameter is set to 1 MEAS, a one-measure
count-in will play before recording begins.
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